Castle Pool Team (pictured right) from the Carrick & District Pool League and captained by NI 'B1' Manager Derek Whiteside, have retained the WILLIE LUCAS SUPER 7s trophy in incredible style with a win ratio of 44-14 on their way to victory in Shooters Sports Bar, Bangor on Sunday 6th May.

In the Final, they blew away Raymond Stockman's Coleraine team and Tournament favourites The Bannsiders, by an 8-3 margin to lift the £500 top prize.

And to make it a fantastic day for the Carrick Pool League, The Rockers Pool Team, captained by Rab Butler, won the Plate event , beating North Down Team, The Chameleons 8-4 in their Final. Other Carrick Pool Team The Scorpions finished 3rd in the Main Event.

NIPA History

In one form or another, the NIPA have been promoting Pool in Northern Ireland for over 30 years. From being minnows of the sport at International level, we have risen to become a successful and respected nation who are always looking to progress ourselves.